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Eby Calls Oct. 24 Snap Election in B.C.

Eby frames the early vote as a bid to confront U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade threats by asking voters for a fresh mandate.

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Mark your calendars. B.C. is headed to the polls.
B.C. Premier David Eby speaks during a press conference at Government House in Victoria, on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
B.C. Premier David Eby holds a news conference outside Government House in Victoria on Sept. 22 after asking Lieutenant-Governor Wendy Cocchia to dissolve Parliament in favour of a provincial election.

Overview

  • Premier David Eby asked Lieutenant Governor Wendy Cocchia to dissolve the legislature and issued writs on Tuesday, Sept. 22, setting a provincial election for Oct. 24.
  • The election is scheduled one week after municipal voting on Oct. 17, provoking complaints from mayors and civic candidates who warn of voter confusion and extra costs.
  • Hours after the call, seven CentreBC MLAs rejoined the BC Conservative caucus, restoring much of the main opposition’s unity after recent party turmoil.
  • Three cabinet ministers, including Health Minister Ravi Kahlon, have said they will not run in the shortened campaign, creating gaps in the NDP’s candidate roster.
  • The compressed campaign calendar sets a Oct. 3 nomination deadline, advance voting for Oct. 16–21, a mail-in request cutoff of Oct. 18, and a final count on Nov. 10 while the NDP faces a slim majority and recent fiscal pressure from a revised deficit forecast.